Taylor Fellowship in Physics Rhodes College

Application for the

Jack H. Taylor Fellowship in Physics

Through the Taylor Fellowship in Physics, the Department of Physics at Rhodes College provides talented high school physics students the means to continue their investigations at the college level. At least one fellowship will be awarded to a first-year student each year, and the fellowship is renewed annually for three years if renewal requirements are satisfied.

As a Taylor Fellow, a student will

• Receive up to $15,000 per year in addition to any other Rhodes scholarship or grant.

• Provide five hours per week of service to the Department of Physics.

• Make satisfactory progress toward a major or minor in Physics.

• Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Applications should be emailed to Dr. David Rupke (). A teacher or project supervisor must also send a recommendation letter, to the same address, that discusses your interest and potential in science.
The application and letter of reference must be received on or before January 15, 2016. Applicants selected for an interview will be invited to campus during the spring semester. For more information, visit rhodes.edu/physics or call 901.843.3918.

Name:

Street Address:

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High School:

Current GPA and Max. Possible GPA:

Best SAT Critical Reading:

Best SAT Math:

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Best ACT composite:

Name and email of recommender:

1. List any science and mathematics awards or honors you have received. [1 page max]

2. List past and present extracurricular activities; explain the duration, degree, and significance of your involvement. [1 page max]

3. Describe your professional aspirations and how you think a liberal arts academic environment will help you achieve those goals. [250 words max]

4. Describe what it is about physics that attracts you to the discipline and excites you about a science-related career. [500 words max]